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Dec 19
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Alessandra G.

Alice Paul, Suffragist

I was inspired to draw the suffragist Alice Paul after learning about her powerful advocacy for women's rights and equality.
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Posted: 12.19.20
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  1. Yellow Sweater
    Dec 20, 2020

    This is strong and lovely.

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  1. Alessandra G.
    Dec 20, 2020

    Thank you so much

    Alessandra Giragos

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  1. Ice Blink
    Dec 20, 2020

    Yes @Yellow Sweater! This is so beautiful and well drawn.

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  1. Alessandra G.
    Dec 20, 2020

    Ahh thank you!

    Alessandra Giragos

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  1. Treblemaker
    Dec 31, 2020

    Welp. Totally thought that was a picture, not a drawing. Such talant!

    "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." - Toni Morrison

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  1. Alessandra G.
    Dec 31, 2020

    I really appreciate all of your support, thank youu!!

    Alessandra Giragos

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  1. thegreenone
    Jan 14, 2021

    The attention to detail is insane!

    no way a male poet?! yes way

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